~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to Single & Track reviews. Singles and tracks of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – We don’t discriminate. Track reviews are also available on the home page.

More often than not, the single reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of 1-2 paragraphs of analysis, and a concluding paragraph that ‘puts a cap’ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

Track reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running north of 300 words. So, music enthusiasts everywhere – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype


John Newman, ‘Fire in Me’ | Track Review

British pop-soul standout John Newman makes a truly ‘fierce’ return with his new, soulful-pop single, “Fire in Me.”

George Ezra, ‘Hold My Girl’ | Track Review

Always consistent, singer-songwriter George Ezra returns with “Hold My Girl,” the fourth single released in advance of sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

Zoey G, ‘We’re Not Close Anymore’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming teen pop musician Zoey G keeps the momentum rolling on single “We’re Not Close Anymore,” her strong follow-up to “Runaway.”

Vince Staples, ‘Get the F**k Off My Dick’ | Track Review

Employing the art of shock value, Cali rapper Vince Staples returns in explicit, ‘sexual’ fashion with “Get the Fuck Off My Dick.”

Godsmack, ‘Bulletproof’ | Track Review

Godsmack returns with their seventh studio album, ‘When Legends Rise,’ arriving April 27, 2018.  In the meantime, they issue the set’s promo single, “Bulletproof.”

KYLE, ‘To the Moon’ | Track Review

2017 XXL Freshman rapper KYLE continues to exhibit massive potential on his latest single, “To the Moon.”

James Bay, ‘Pink Lemonade’ | Track Review

Upon announcing his sophomore album, ‘Electric Light,’ English singer-songwriter James Bay returns with a second promo single, “Pink Lemonade.”

Jason Derulo, ‘Colors’ | Track Review

Jason Derulo returns with single “Colors,” otherwise known as the Coca-Cola® Anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Payson Lewis, ‘When Love Was Young’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming pop musician Payson Lewis shows tremendous potential on his debut single, “When Love Was Young.” His best attribute is his compelling, powerful voice.

Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown, ‘Stranger Things’ | Track Review

Rising Massachusetts rapper Joyner Lucas and ubiqutious urban contemporary musician Chris Brown join forces for single, “Stanger Things.”